Definition
注意 (zhù yì) is the general, everyday verb for 'pay attention to' or 'take note of' something. It is broader than 关注 (guān zhù, HSK3), which implies focused concern or following an issue/person, and more neutral than 注重 (zhù zhòng, HSK5), which means 'attach importance to' or 'emphasize'.
verb
to pay attention toto take note of
Easily confused
- 主意zhǔ yilook-alikeidea; plan; decision
- 主义zhǔ yìsound-alikeideology, doctrine
- 逐一zhú yīsound-alikeone by one
Examples
- 注意。Shàngkè de shíhou yào zhù yì tīng lǎoshī shuōhuà.You need to pay attention to the teacher during class.
- ，注意。Zhège wèntí hěn zhòngyào, nǐ yídìng yào zhù yì.This issue is very important; you must pay attention to it.
- 。Zǒu zài lùshang yào zhùyì ānquán.Pay attention to safety when walking on the road.
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